Quality

The practice of tracking medication administration electronically promises to improve patient safety, but an early look at some of the data shows that hospitals are still working through barriers that hinder compliance.

Despite the current uncertainty surrounding the fate of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare leaders must not let debates over access detract from what needs to happen regardless of the legislation's fate: Their organizations must improve the value of care they deliver...

Lawmakers in Richmond are asking for more time to revamp the mental health care system. Earlier this week, the special committee studying mental health services in Virginia agreed on a package of bills to send to the General Assembly next month but, they say they have...

The Senate approved complex health care legislation on Wednesday that would increase funding for disease research, address weaknesses in the nation's mental health systems and vastly alter the regulatory system for drugs and medical devices.

The settlement was announced Wednesday by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of South Florida. The settlement stems from allegations involving procedures and studies performed by Dr. John R. Dylewski since at least 2007 at South Miami Hospital....